Tag Archives: trust

Conflict Minerals: Legal Vs. Ethical Retailing

Posted on August 24, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Wikipedia, conflict minerals are “mined in conditions of armed conflict and human rights abuses, notably in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by the Congolese National Army, and various armed rebel groups, including the … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think of ‘Pay by Voice’?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Technology has emerged that enables shoppers to complete their purchases with a voice command. Would you trust this approach? As David Poque, the New York Times technology guru, notes: “A lot of the things we do today will make our … Continue reading →

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Convergence and Consumer Lifestyles

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

KPMG recently conducted a large survey of the impact of technology on consumer lifestyles. Here is an overview of selected findings: “Today, consumers are talking about how technology enables their lifestyle. From buying goods online to keeping up with friends … Continue reading →

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